STAIN
/steɪn/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STAIN
A discoloured spot or area.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
To discolour.
"armour stained with blood"
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
To coat a surface with a stain
"the stained glass used for church windows"
Examples of STAIN in a Sentence
- "armour stained with blood"
- "the stained glass used for church windows"
Word Details
Is STAIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STAIN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STAIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Anagrams of STAIN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAIN
53 words from the letters in STAIN
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use STAIN in Word Games
STAIN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STAIN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STAIN to find 53 additional valid words.